LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

go for LCD is better than Plasma TV

Any reasons in particular that you might like to share?

[Splitter77]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

id like to know his reasoning as well.
I just got a plasma, and there is no way an lcd can touch the graphics on this thing. Plus isnt plasma alot faster??
I popped in mlb the show just to see how it looked, and couldnt believe how much better it looked on my new plasma.

the only negative i have about my plasma is that the default settings make it seem a bit dark. I know i can make it brighter, but Im afraid it will damage the TV in the long run.

I did get the 4 year warranty on this thing. I think thats a must for lcds or plasmas.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

id like to know his reasoning as well.
I just got a plasma, and there is no way an lcd can touch the graphics on this thing. Plus isnt plasma alot faster??
I popped in mlb the show just to see how it looked, and couldnt believe how much better it looked on my new plasma.

the only negative i have about my plasma is that the default settings make it seem a bit dark. I know i can make it brighter, but Im afraid it will damage the TV in the long run.

I did get the 4 year warranty on this thing. I think thats a must for lcds or plasmas.

I prefer plasma over LCD any day of the week due to the natural picture and lag is to a minimum for gaming. We watch a lot of movies and I feel like LCD can't compare to the natural picture, deeper blacks, no real need for post processing, panels, etc of the plasma.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I prefer plasma over LCD any day of the week due to the natural picture and lag is to a minimum for gaming. We watch a lot of movies and I feel like LCD can't compare to the natural picture, deeper blacks, no real need for post processing, panels, etc of the plasma.

Agreed. If I want to watch a movie, I'd always choose a plasma if given a choice. LCDs (LEDs in particular) have closed the gap and are a worthy 2nd option if you have a well-lit room that you can't control the light source.

LCDs are brighter and worry free. Don't have to be concerned with static images from games and/or broadcast shows. You'd have to go out of your way to cause burn-in though.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Agreed. If I want to watch a movie, I'd always choose a plasma if given a choice. LCDs (LEDs in particular) have closed the gap and are a worthy 2nd option if you have a well-lit room that you can't control the light source.

LCDs are brighter and worry free. Don't have to be concerned with static images from games and/or broadcast shows. You'd have to go out of your way to cause burn-in though.

Over the weekend I dozed off on the couch while playing MGS4 and somehow I had paused it. I wake up 3 hours later and had left the game on pause. I shut the TV off, get up the next morning and I notice some image retention only when switching during inputs. About 30 minutes of watching regular TV, all the IR went away. I used to be the biggest worry wort about IR too when I first bought this.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I fell asleep watching Fight Club on blu ray. The menu screen was up for 3 or 4 hours. I was like ohh crap but the IR went away after a couple minutes of watching regular tv.

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I fell asleep watching Fight Club on blu ray. The menu screen was up for 3 or 4 hours. I was like ohh crap but the IR went away after a couple minutes of watching regular tv.

At least you're not like my roommate last year. He asked if he could use my PS3 to watch my Fight Club Blu-ray through text when I was gone, and I okayed it. When I asked him how he thought it was, he said he didn't watch it because it was the wrong movie. I asked what he was talking about, and he said Never Been Kissed was on the disc instead of Fight Club.

I admit, I LOL'ed.

[Artman22]

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I prefer plasma over LCD any day of the week due to the natural picture and lag is to a minimum for gaming. We watch a lot of movies and I feel like LCD can't compare to the natural picture, deeper blacks, no real need for post processing, panels, etc of the plasma.

I agree 100%. Man, after going panny plasma I'm never going back to lcd. Plasma is a way better picture. Like you said deeper blacks and a beautiful natural picture. Also, very low input lag. I've owned 2 lcd and one led. The only thing imo lcd/led have over plasma is they consume less power.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I agree 100%. Man, after going panny plasma I'm never going back to lcd. Plasma is a way better picture. Like you said deeper blacks and a beautiful natural picture. Also, very low input lag. I've owned 2 lcd and one led. The only thing imo lcd/led have over plasma is they consume less power.

Some people prefer the "brighter" picture of a LCD. It takes some getting used to as the plasma is noticeable darker.

[Splitter77]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Some people prefer the "brighter" picture of a LCD. It takes some getting used to as the plasma is noticeable darker.

agreed 100%
i didnt really like how dark it was the first couple days. but now my eyes have adjusted to it and it just looks friggin amazing.

[Giants4Natic]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

id like to know his reasoning as well.
I just got a plasma, and there is no way an lcd can touch the graphics on this thing. Plus isnt plasma alot faster??
I popped in mlb the show just to see how it looked, and couldnt believe how much better it looked on my new plasma.

the only negative i have about my plasma is that the default settings make it seem a bit dark. I know i can make it brighter, but Im afraid it will damage the TV in the long run.

I did get the 4 year warranty on this thing. I think thats a must for lcds or plasmas.

Plasmas are suppose to be dark because they are best suited for night time or dark room viewing. That is why their blacks and color accuracy is untouched by any LCD or LED regardless of what anybody says.

If you watch tv in a bright room that you cannot control lighting then get an LCD or LED..

But go to Best Buy and look at an LCD from an off angle and compare it to a Plasma off angle. Plasma wins each and every time.

Motion blur is also a big issue with LCD, LED and not with a Plasma


The main reason I prefer my Samsung Plasma to my other Panny plasma is because it is brighter by default but with the greatness of plasma tech

The game setting on the Panny is very bright so try that if you have not...It is well done and can be edited

[Giants4Natic]

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Some people prefer the "brighter" picture of a LCD. It takes some getting used to as the plasma is noticeable darker.

This!!!!!!!!!

Plasma is an acquire taste and LCD is a bright sexy tech. But the average person does not know or care about color accuracy or inky black levels.

They see a torch mode LCD and it is all big and bright and it is appealing.

But watch a great plasma in a dark room on blu ray and after 30 minutes you will never EVER go back to LCD for movie or sports.

LCD to me is just for bright rooms and using your PC

[Artman22]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Some people prefer the "brighter" picture of a LCD. It takes some getting used to as the plasma is noticeable darker.

I thought that brighter pictures were nice when I first got into HDTVs, but after getting plasma, I'll never go back. Plasmas just look more natural.

[Artman22]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

This!!!!!!!!!

Plasma is an acquire taste and LCD is a bright sexy tech. But the average person does not know or care about color accuracy or inky black levels.

They see a torch mode LCD and it is all big and bright and it is appealing.

But watch a great plasma in a dark room on blu ray and after 30 minutes you will never EVER go back to LCD for movie or sports.

LCD to me is just for bright rooms and using your PC

You're right about that. Most of my friends have their sets extremely bright and they swear it looks great. My eyes are practically bleeding while watching their TVs. I already have great THX calibrated settings and they look amazing.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

The gap in PQ between Plasma & LCD has tighten so much (especially LED) that right now it's all about personal preference & what looks best in your viewing space.